This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.  It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses interested and capable of providing the requested commodities. The NAICS Code is 322219; size standard is 1,000 employees. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name  b) address (c) socio-economic status, (d) point of contact (e) phone, fax, and email (f) DUNS number (g) Cage Code (h) Tax ID Number (i) and must  provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor and provide the commodities described below.   FOOD SERVICE PAPER GOODS & DISPOSABLES East Orange VAMC See Statement of Work below. The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. Requests for information and resultant responses shall be submitted directly to the contracting officer, Paul Speedling at
[email protected]. NO TELEPHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All submissions should be received no later than 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on May 25, 2018. STATEMENT OF WORK GENERAL INFORMATION Title of Project: Paper Goods East Orange: 561-18-3-119-0027 Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish what is described in this statement of work (SOW). VA New Jersey Health Care System requires a large variety of paper goods (table appointments) as well as other non-food supplies including industrial packaging products and utensils, janitorial products, and sanitary supplies to support the operational mission of Nutrition and Food Services. Background: VA New Jersey Health Care System (VANJHCS) requires non-food supplies to be stocked and utilized by Nutrition and Food Services. Operating the service requires paper goods, such as disposable cups, plates, napkins, and so on. Additionally, items such as serving/plating utensils, cleaning supplies & floor care products such as brooms, floor squeegees, mop buckets, etc. for appropriate sanitary conditions. Trash can liners are required as well. VA NJ Health Care System East Orange Campus 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018 Items: HDEP Cultery Bags (3.25x 10 +1 1/2)Flip Foil Hot Dog Bags Foil Sandwich Bag (6 X .75 X 6.5) 40 x 46 1.5 mil 40-45 Gallon Liner Pint Foil Bag 4x3x10.5 white unprinted Pan Rack cover 52x80 .6 MIL 4 oz Portion Cup 8 oz DART Salad Lids 8 oz Super-Squart Foam Container (DART Bowls) 4 oz Portion Lid PL4N 8 FTL Tear Lid, SUB CJHL8 BJ8,8KY8,10FJ 8 oz Styrofoam cups 20 DLRC Clear dome Lid 20 JL Lid for 8SJ20/10B20 GNGU - LG-11 SIZE 9 GR Rubberglove GNGU XL - 11 size 10 GRRubberglove Large Powder Free Vinyl glove XL Powder free Vinyl Gloves Elbow Length HD PVC Glove GLOVES, COTTON KNIT White Poly Aprons 2MIL 12" Twin Pack Seal Wrap Film 24" Twin Pack Sealwrap Film 18" Twin pack Sealwrap Film 12x24 Busboy Pink/White Economy wiper 26/35 Bucket Wringer Yellow Combo 24 oz Spray bott/w triag imprint Brillo Hotel Soap pad 60" Jaws Mop Stick Fiberglass Handle PC Food Storage Box 12x18x6 PC Food Storage Box 12x18x9 3 oz Pref Ivory S.S Portion Controller 4 oz Perf Green S.S Portion Controller 6oz clear clear cake bottom Dome Lid for 8,12,16 oz cont 6" Foam Plate, non laminated 14X18 Foam Trays Clear hinged Lid container 6x6 (sm) 3 compartment medium hinged foam tray 9 " White Foam Plates (Employees) 6 oz Clear Container (Cakes) Clear Flat Lid for 4/6oz containers (cakes) 10 oz Styrofoam - Cereal CUP, SOUFFLE HHT PLASTIC 6 OZ DISH, CASSEROLE, HHT PLASTIC BLACK SOUP CUP COVER, PAPER, HHT (black) 8oz SOUP CUP PAPER, HHT 3 Compartment Round CPET Plate R12395 Cutley Kit-K,F,S, Napkin 8.375x11.75 VA Non Skid Place mats/covers Clear Hinge (9x9x3) Express Meals